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String Box IV by Akio Kamei KCG
String Box IV by Akio Kamei KCG Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThis box was created by Karakuri Creation Group’s master of craftsman, Mr. Kamei.It's not so difficult to open. But can you open it by yourself ?This is in mint, new condition* Brand new condition, with the Original Box,Size : 91×91×63mmMaterial : katsura, magnolia, etc.———————————————————————————————————————————————***Payment via only PayPal Fr...
¥58,000.00
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Karakuri Hit Box KCG
Hit Box KCG Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxYou must hit the box to open it. This is quite simple, but it is also quitefunny. At craft fairs, many people felt that Karakuri Boxes were difficultto open. Therefore, this was designed. For a long time, the craftsmancontinued making it in secret, because, other craftsmen in our group weretrying to create special works, too. This is a new specification. The surface painting is an beautiful oil finish.The box mechanism works perfectly. opens and closes withou...
¥29,000.00
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Goblet Secret Box by Shiro Tajima Limited Edition
Goblet Secret Box by Shiro Tajima Limited EditionThis work was created by former Karakuri Creation Group member Mr. Shiro Tajima.This work is based on the famous Rubin vase motif. Also the box futures elegantly design and refined marquetry patterns.*This Goblet Secret Box is a Limited version design.The box moves perfectly.*Brand new condition, with the Original Box & Solution envelope, Size : 120×70×55mm—————————————————————————————...
¥68,000.00
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Upside down Fuji Box by Daiki Arimura KCG
Upside-down Fuji Box by Daiki Arimura KCG Karakuri BoxIn Japan, when we see the reflection of Mt. Fuji on the surface of a lake, we call it Sakasa-Fuji, because it’s reflected upside-down.This is the hint to opening the box.The face on each box may look a little different as I hand-draw each of them.The Arimura’s Stamp is on the inside of the box.*Excellent condition,The box mechanism works perfectly. opens and closes without any problems at all.Size : 61× 62× 68mm Material : maple, walnu...
¥48,000.00
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Lock Box by Eric Fuller
Lock Boxby Eric FullerCompletely new puzzle box. Never even approached! FlawlessFrom Cubicdissecion's website:DESIGNER:Eric FullerMATERIAL:Claro Walnut, AluminumRELEASE DATE:4.25.2022EDITION:100 Copies ReleasedSIZE:3" x 4" x 1.45" Box, 2.45" x 1.25" x 0.75" Key"Lock Box is a sequential discovery puzzle box. Its simple appearance hides a very complex mechanical mechanism that requires multiple discoveries to open. No gravity moves, spinning, tapping, banging or force is necessary or allowed.I thi...
€600.00
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PuzzleUpAbove 48
Yellow Box Fish
Yellow Box Fishby Yasuaki KikuchiAbsolutely impeccable condition of an as new Karakuri puzzle.from Karakuri's website:Yasuaki KikuchiITEMZ-19Created3/2025Size(box body)82 × 149 × 66 mmSize(storage part)23 × 39 × 36 mmMaterialJapanese torreya, magnolia, cherry, mizuki (dogwood), walnut, etc.There are multiple types of Karakuri boxes but I aimed to create something simple this time. My goal was to surprise you when you opened it making you want to open it over and over again, even though you k...
€400.00
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PuzzleUpAbove 48
Karakuri Walrus
Walrusby Karakuri Idea ContestExtremely limited and rare Karakuri puzzle in impeccable condition. Just unboxed the puzzle for the photos. The box itself has some minor damage from shipping from Japan to Europe as can be seen on photo #1.From Karakuri Website:ITEMCO-17-4Created6/2025Size(box body)204 × 118 × 120 mmSize(storage part)29 × 59 × 33 mmMaterialJapanese walnut, walnut, mapleWalruses are unique animals, so when I looked at the original draft, various ideas came to mind.As a result, I...
€750.00
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Juno's Card Case
Card Caseby Juno (Yunichi Yananose)Impeccable, like new condition. Pluredro writes about it:"This puzzle box is sized to hold a regular-sized credit card. Its size is 85.6 x 53.98 mm or 3.37 x 2.125 inches, so it can also be used as a gift box containing a gift card and so on. This puzzle can be classified as a hidden maze-type puzzle box, but as you play with it, you will be able to partially see the hidden paths and reach the goal if you persevere in your efforts.As you begin to play, you will...
€150.00
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Kel Snake 62
Unruly -Kel Snake
UNRULY
"Not all rulers like to follow the rules."
Some puzzles invite you to lift a lid.
Unruly does not.
In fact, one of the first things you'll discover is that there isn't one.
Built entirely from reclaimed vintage yardsticks, Unruly takes a familiar workshop tool and transforms it into something wonderfully deceptive. Every inch of the puzzle encourages you to question your assumptions, because the obvious place to begin simply doesn't exist.
Instead, you'll find yourself circling the ...
$700.00
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54 Steps 6 Sun Japanese Secret Box
54 Steps 6 Sun Secret Box Karakuri BoxThis is Traditional Japanese style puzzle box 54steps 6 Sun Secret Box.The box is designed with Japanese traditional Sayagata(Hishi-Manji) marquetry patterns (Hakone Yosegi Zaiku), beautiful and sophisticated.*Great condition, *NOTICE: The box opens and closes certainly works. However the sliding parts is stiff, so please be careful to open it.Size : 180× 130× 90mm——————————————————————————————...
¥33,000.00
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Top Box (Part 1) (M-5-1) by Akio Kamei KCG
Top Box (Part 1) (M-5-1) by Akio Kamei Karakuri Box KCGThe Top Box box was created Akio Kamei in 1983. Who is a Karakuri Creation Group’s master of craftsman. It is his classic work and features very interesting mechanism. a beautiful shape and grain of box as a piece of art. it will be a perfect interior decorating item on your shelf.The Kamei’s Stamp is on the bottom of the box.Also this piece is over 40 years old, however, in perfect condition.“The shape outside is almost the same a...
¥94,000.00
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Secret Base by Iwahara (Karakuri Christmas Gift 2007)
Secret Base by Iwahara (Karakuri Christmas Gift 2007)Materials - shiuri cherry, oak, zebra wood, rengas, keyaki(zelkova),ancient katuraSize - 90×90×67mmPer the Karakuri website:It was created as a Christmas Present for 2007.The craftsman often watched TV robot animation. When a bad enemy destroys the town and the peace of the people, the shutter of a secret base that is hidden under the ground opensand a robot of the justice comes out to save the peace. It was an exciting scene. The shutter ...
$150.00
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Fluctuation Box (2021) - Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri)
Karakuri craftsman Hiroshi Iwahara is known for puzzle boxes with highly creative and original mechanics. Fluctuation Box is a fantastic example of this. It has four layers constructed from beautifully contrasting woods that can independently slide in different directions. The immensely fun challenge is to figure out how to translate this into a way to open this box. All original packing material is included.Karakuri product description: This work was designed as a Christmas present fo...
$400.00
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5 times 5 times 5 (2020) - Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri)
N-ary puzzles go back hundreds of years, with parts that move back and forth in highly systematic yet confusing patterns, having solutions that require a number of moves exponential in the number of moving parts. Karakuri craftsman Hiroshi Iwahara is particularly well known for bringing the concept of n-ary puzzles to Japanese puzzle boxes. 5 times 5 times 5 is one of his best, requiring a whopping 125 moves to open and utilizing moves across all 6 faces. Simply brilliant. Plus it not onl...
$500.00
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Nonax 62
Edelweiss by Stickman
Description:The puzzlebox is called the Edelweiss after a flower native to the Swiss Alps. The tray puzzle, when solved, resembles this flower and will unlock one of its secret compartments. Because this flower often blooms whilesnow is still on the ground, puzzle pieces can also be solved to produce a snowflake, which will open anotherof its secret compartments.The 10 tray pieces of this puzzle look simple, but their solution is “exceptionally challenging”. Because of this, the puzzle also ...
€1,200.00
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Three Cornered Deadlock - Izumiya Edition (2011) - Hideaki Kawashima (Karaukuri)
Just WOW! This early work by Hideaki Kawashima may be his masterpiece. It is comprised of 3 distinct compartments that open in an integrated fashion requiring a total of 38 moves! It relies on the extremely precise workmanship that Kawashima is well-known for. This is the special Izumiya Edition that has a beautiful intricate design on each of its faces. It’s enormous, and will be a showpiece of your Karakuri collection as it was ours.Karakuri product description:Three cubes are conn...
$900.00
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Expansion V (2013) - Akio Kamei (Karakuri)
Akio Kamei is the founder of the Karakuri Creation Group and is famous for puzzle boxes that merge impeccable craftsmanship, beautiful presentation, and clever themes and solutions. Among his many boxes is a series that expand in various ways as you solve them. This might be his most intricate, an expansion box with a “n-ary” solution mechanism that requires 35 steps to open. This is a relatively large puzzle with a striking circular cutout on each face, resulting in a box that looks q...
$650.00
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Wombat (2020) - Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri)
Yoh Kakuda is known for making adorable animal themed puzzle boxes with solutions that are often closely connected to the puzzle’s theme. Wombat is a favorite among Karakuri collectors, with a solution that whimsically connects to the highly unusual and amusing feature of wombats – it will make you laugh when discovered.Karakuri product description:This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2020.Wombat droppings are shaped like cubes.It seems that it is good that the feces do not ro...
$650.00
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Boxing Kangaroo (2021) - Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri)
I am having a hard time selling off this one. Yoh Kakuda is well-known for puzzles with adorable animal themes and distinctive narrative style, and what could be better than a puzzle box that’s a boxing kangaroo? The solution is perfectly connected to what it represents. The workmanship is superb, including an incredibly adorable move. All original packing material is included.Karakuri product description:This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2021.This is a kangaroo with an...
$500.00
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Pelican (2016) - Osamu Kasho (Karakuri)
Karukuri craftsman Osamu Kasho is known for creating clever, whimsical animal-themed puzzle boxes. This early work of his is particularly elegant, representing a simple stylized pelican’s head, with a solution in keeping with the puzzle’s theme involving a key clever and surprising step. This hard-to-find puzzle has rarely been available by auction.Karakuri product description:This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2016.I wanted to make a box in the shape of a pelican’s head...
$520.00
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